South Carolina’s I-77 Corridor: A Hotspot for EV-Related Businesses and More

Our diverse economic landscape offers a great home for multiple sectors In the heart of South Carolina, the five counties comprising the S.C. I-77 Alliance are emerging as a focal point for a new era of industry. This vibrant economic hub is attracting a wealth of electric vehicle (EV)-related industries, underlining its importance as a… Continue Reading »

Snider Fleet Solutions Relocating Headquarters to Lancaster County

Snider Fleet Solutions, a leading innovator in providing total fleet maintenance solutions to the transportation and construction industries, announced plans to relocate its North Carolina based headquarter offices to Lancaster County. The company’s $6.9 million investment will create 167 new jobs. Snider Fleet Solutions is one of the largest service providers in the transportation and… Continue Reading »

Xerxes establishing first South Carolina operations in Richland County

Xerxes, a subsidiary of Shawcor Ltd., today announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operations in Richland County. The company will create approximately 80 new jobs. Shawcor Ltd., the parent company of Xerxes, will expand its composite systems segment production capabilities in the United States, with an additional production facility for its Xerxes business…. Continue Reading »

Representing the SC I-77 Alliance at JEC World 2023: Insights into Composites, Sustainability, and South Carolina’s Potential

By David SwensonDirector, York County Econonomic Development  It was an honor to represent the SC I-77 Alliance region at the world’s largest composites conference, JEC World 2023, held in Paris, France in late April. With over 40,000 attendees and 1,400 exhibitors from across the globe, the conference provided an excellent platform to network with industry leaders,… Continue Reading »

FN America, LLC Expanding Richland County Operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – FN America, LLC (FN America), the United States subsidiary of FN Herstal, S.A. and a global firearms manufacturer, today announced plans to expand its Richland County operations. The company’s $18 million investment will create approximately 102 new jobs. With existing operations near Old Clemson Road in Columbia, FN America plans to expand… Continue Reading »

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